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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Darkness And Light

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    We must be careful whose image we reflect in our lives.

    DARKNESS AND LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6. The Apostle Paul likens the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to a perfume, which to some people - “the saved” (2 Corinthians 2:15-16) - is a source of sweetness, light and life. To others - “the lost” (2 Corinthians 4:3) - it is the poignant poisonous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Plead The Blood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 31 ratings
     | 34,504 views

    The efficacy of the blood of Jesus

    PLEAD the blood of JESUS “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death”. Revelation 12:11: There is a power that supersedes every other power. The mystery of the power in the Blood of Jesus is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being A Pest Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,101 views

    The tenacious widow serves as a lesson about prayer for us. God doesn't mind if we are prayerful pests. He'd much rather have us pray for any reason or any occasion than have us remain silent.

    Luke 18:1-8 “Being a Pest” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the core spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. Billions of Christians have prayed throughout the millennia (along with those of other faith traditions). Thousands of books have been written on the subject of prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Master's Key

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,618 views

    Are we worth the authority that God released to the believers? Theres a key to it.

    MASTER KEY MATTHEW 16: 17-22 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven, And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Winning Against The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,211 views

    God has called us to be faithful... Not Fearful. In this message Dr. Vorce walks us through how to conquer the spirit of fear that tries to invade our lives.

    SCRIPTURE: 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 It appears that Pastor Timothy (Pastor of the church at Ephesus) may have been struggling with operating in the giftings that God had placed in him. ILLUSTRATIVE STORY One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Passing The Light

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 7, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    Finding grace in adverse circumstances to pass the torch of the gospel on to others.

    PASSING THE LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:5-12. Paul had been concerned by some self-made ‘ministers’ who were nothing better than peddlers ‘making gain by corrupting the word of God’ (2 Corinthians 2:17). Paul and his fellow-ministers, by contrast, were neither dishonest nor manipulative. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Men Of Integrity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025
     | 150 views

    Integrity is not an option; it is a demand from heaven. It is the foundation of lasting influence and divine favour. God is looking for men who will walk uprightly, speak the truth in their hearts, and keep their word.

    MEN OF INTEGRITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 20:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 15:1-5, Job 2:3, Daniel 6:4, Genesis 39:9, 1 Samuel 12:1-5, Titus 2:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. In today’s world of compromise and moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mirror Of Mary

    Contributed by Bruce Johnson on May 20, 2023
     | 1,030 views

    Many times Moms compare themselves to Mary the Mother of Jesus. It is an altruistic standard that they should not be in bondage to.

    Mirror Of Mary 1- Manifester of Magnificence (the unattainable standard) a. the piece d’ résistance b. the model of motherhood c. not every mom is everything all the time e. every mom touches greatness and failure in their lifetime 2- Marathoner of Matrimony a. Marriage is the start of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed With Abundance

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2021
     | 1,383 views

    What's our motivation to give generously to the church? Paul outlines four reasons to give in 2 Cor. 8.

    Blessed With Abundance lanny smith 2021 Summer Series / Stewardship; Giving; Generosity / 2 Corinthians 8:3–15   • [VIDEO] • Current giving statistics. • Context: Paul is talking to the Corinthian church about the practical matter of sending financial support to the Jerusalem church. • He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Respond To Those Who Fail To Appreciate You 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,866 views

    Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of

    1. Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of histories most under appreciated heroes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Character Of Compassion

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 7,887 views

    A fresh look at the meaning of compassion as displayed in the character of Jesus.

    THE CHARACTER OF COMPASSION Matthew 9:35-38 Compassionate people . . . I. Cross forbidden boundaries. A. Compassion drives one outside the conventional boundaries. . . . Routine is the enemy of compassion. . . . Jesus broke the routine . . . stepped outside the normal . . . He wanted to see . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Old Macdonald

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    Life can be simple

    Old MacDonald Had A Farm 1. Old MacDonald - diversity, simpler times, loose chickens, barn cats, a slower pace. Dad talking about rain, farmer plant 100 acres/day. 2. City - cutthroat, won’t help each other, don’t want to get involved. Kill you for $10. Frantic pace, higher stress level. Priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Leaders' Interpersonal Relationship-(Part 3 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

    It’s interesting that Paul uses four negative expressions to specify how the godly leader must live. Some things simply must not be present in his life. Those four are counter-balanced by one positive characteristic. 1. Not violent 1 Timothy 3:3 I like the King James rendering-"Not a striker." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A True Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    To call people to a true and living faith.

    A True Faith Luke 11:37-44 Primary Purpose: To call people to a true and living faith When you think of a Pharisee, what comes to mind? You don’t think of someone fun and enjoyable to be around. Most of us think of someone like Jesus encountered: stern, legalistic, cruel, rigid and judgmental. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    Second sermon in a series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

    Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 2 THE GREAT COMMISSION (Review Part 1) 1. Jesus’ mandate 2. What makes us hate to do it? (EVANGELISM) A. Hard Work B. Laity expects Pastor to do it all: C. Some feel it requires a lot of “Arm Twisting” Trying to evoke emotion is manipulation. You put pressure ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist